Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic hookworm infection of dogs and cats commonly found in low-income countries in the tropical and subtropical regions and travellers to these regions. It is caused by invasion ...Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic hookworm infection of dogs and cats commonly found in low-income countries in the tropical and subtropical regions and travellers to these regions. It is caused by invasion of the skin by the parasitic larvae of hookworms which, after entry, move under the skin causing an inflammatory reaction resulting in a single or multiple tracks. Patients commonly present with a progressive, itchy, erythematous serpiginous skin rash, affecting the feet, although it can affect any other parts of the body. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on history and physical examination. Treatment of this condition can effectively be achieved with either albendazole or ivermectin. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with CLM after presenting to the hospital with a history of a progressive itchy rash with tracks on the left foot. Although CLM is a self-limiting disease, it causes a lot of suffering and, therefore, it is of public concern. There is a need to increase awareness of this disease among health workers, and to implement and promote preventive measures against the disease since the cause is known.展开更多
目的探讨儿童皮肤毛发移行疹(cutaneous pili migrans,CPM)的临床特点、治疗及预后,以提高皮肤科医生对CPM的认识,减少临床工作中的漏诊、误诊。方法回顾性分析本科诊治的5例儿童CPM的临床资料,并复习相关文献。结果患儿中男1例,女4例,...目的探讨儿童皮肤毛发移行疹(cutaneous pili migrans,CPM)的临床特点、治疗及预后,以提高皮肤科医生对CPM的认识,减少临床工作中的漏诊、误诊。方法回顾性分析本科诊治的5例儿童CPM的临床资料,并复习相关文献。结果患儿中男1例,女4例,皮损均位于足部,其中2例位于足底,2例位于踇趾,1例位于趾甲下,主要表现为皮下/甲下黑色线状异物,可伴有移行轨迹,不痒,可有轻微疼痛,去除黑色毛干后痊愈。结论儿童CPM主要发生在暴露于更高压力的足底和足趾的凸起区域,亦可发生在甲下,皮肤镜和显微镜检查有助于鉴别。本病预后较好,用镊子夹出异物后5~7 d皮损可完全消退,未见复发。展开更多
文摘Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic hookworm infection of dogs and cats commonly found in low-income countries in the tropical and subtropical regions and travellers to these regions. It is caused by invasion of the skin by the parasitic larvae of hookworms which, after entry, move under the skin causing an inflammatory reaction resulting in a single or multiple tracks. Patients commonly present with a progressive, itchy, erythematous serpiginous skin rash, affecting the feet, although it can affect any other parts of the body. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on history and physical examination. Treatment of this condition can effectively be achieved with either albendazole or ivermectin. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with CLM after presenting to the hospital with a history of a progressive itchy rash with tracks on the left foot. Although CLM is a self-limiting disease, it causes a lot of suffering and, therefore, it is of public concern. There is a need to increase awareness of this disease among health workers, and to implement and promote preventive measures against the disease since the cause is known.
文摘目的探讨儿童皮肤毛发移行疹(cutaneous pili migrans,CPM)的临床特点、治疗及预后,以提高皮肤科医生对CPM的认识,减少临床工作中的漏诊、误诊。方法回顾性分析本科诊治的5例儿童CPM的临床资料,并复习相关文献。结果患儿中男1例,女4例,皮损均位于足部,其中2例位于足底,2例位于踇趾,1例位于趾甲下,主要表现为皮下/甲下黑色线状异物,可伴有移行轨迹,不痒,可有轻微疼痛,去除黑色毛干后痊愈。结论儿童CPM主要发生在暴露于更高压力的足底和足趾的凸起区域,亦可发生在甲下,皮肤镜和显微镜检查有助于鉴别。本病预后较好,用镊子夹出异物后5~7 d皮损可完全消退,未见复发。
